Category Archives: British Columbia

Queen Of Saanich

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Katherine

BC Ferries Queen of Saanich Builder: Victoria Machinery DepotYear Built: 1962Vehicles: 360Passengers: 1,672Crew: 36Overall Length: 129.9 mLength: 122.22 mBreadth: 23.20 mGross Tons: 9,301.65Service Speed: 18.5 knotsHorsepower: 8,941

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Hatley Castle

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Katherine

Hatley Castle – Hatley Park National Historic Site (aka Royal Roads)

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Island Sealink

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Katherine

A great idea that turned out to be a not-so-great idea – a high-speed catamaran passenger ferry operating between Victoria and Vancouver.

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E&N Track Condition

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Katherine

The Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway (E&N Railway) boasts a captivating history on Vancouver Island. The Island Corridor Foundation is the proprietor of the E&N Railway, which is currently largely inactive. Despite facing numerous challenges, there are ongoing efforts to preserve … Continue reading →

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Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Lock

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Katherine

Two of the locks on the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway

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E&N Mile 104.16 – Allgard Road

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Katherine

Esquimalt  & Nanaimo Railway mile 104.16 crossing at Allgard Road

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E&N Mile 102.94 Hoylake Road

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Katherine

Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway crossing at mile 102.94 – Hoylake Road

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A Map Of E&N Crossings

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Katherine

Esquimalt  & Nanaimo Railway crossings on the Victoria and Port Subs

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E&N Victoria – Mile 102.60 Arbutus Street

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Katherine

Esquimalt & Nanaimo Victoria Subdivision mile 102.60 Arbutus Street

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CPR Locks

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Katherine

One of the CPR locks on the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway

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